Grayling Visitors Bureau

Official site for tourism information for the Grayling, Michigan area

Grayling, MI
Fri, June 9, 2023, 6:41 AM
 

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  • AuSable River Trout Fishing Guides

    AuSable River Trout Fishing Guides >>

    Photo Courtesy: Gates AuSable Lodge

  • Fish Lake Margrethe

    Fish Lake Margrethe >>

    Photo Courtesy: Leonard Bingert

  • Hartwick Pines State Park

    Visit Hartwick Pines State Park >>

    Photo Courtesy: Hartwick Pines State Park

  • Golf Grayling

    Golf Grayling >>

    Photo Courtesy: Forest Dunes Golf Club

  • Kirtland's Warbler Tours

    Kirtland's Warbler Tours >>

    Photo Courtesy: Kim Diment, Main Branch Gallery

  • Fish the Manistee and AuSable Rivers >>

    Fish the Manistee and AuSable Rivers >>

    Photo Courtesy: Gates AuSable Lodge

  • Canoe & Kayak the AuSable & Manistee Rivers

    Canoe & Kayak the AuSable & Manistee Rivers >>

    Photo Courtesy: Borchers Canoe Livery

  • Mountain Biking

    Mountain Bike Grayling >>

    Photo Courtesy: Justin Andre

  • Ride the ORV Trails

    Ride the ORV Trails >>

    Photo Courtesy: Angie Bell

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing & ORV Trails >>

    Photo Courtesy: Tim Knox

The Grayling Area

Things to do this Spring and Summer in the Grayling, Michigan area.

The Grayling area is a beautiful destination located in the “up north” area of Michigan. It is an approximate three-hour or less drive from the metro Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Flint areas. The region is well known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Whether you plan on coming for a weekend, a week, or an extended stay, let us introduce you to what we have to offer in the Spring and Summer seasons.

Birding: Michigan Audubon holds tours for viewing the threatened Kirtland’s Warbler at Hartwick Pines State Park.

Fishing: The AuSable and Manistee Rivers, both of which flow through the Grayling area, are well-known worldwide for their trout fishing. With clear water, a sandy bottom and no rocks or rapids, these are perfect rivers for fishing. Visitors can also fish in nearby lakes, including Lake Margrethe and Higgins Lake.

Canoeing and Kayaking: The AuSable and Manistee Rivers are also popular destinations for canoeing and kayaking. Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks from local outfitters and explore the scenic rivers, which are surrounded by beautiful forests and wildlife. Your trip can be a few hours or several days.

Golfing: Grayling has several golf courses that offer beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, including Forest Dunes with its nationally known courses, the Grayling Country Club and the Patriot Golf Club.

Festivals and Events: Our headline event is the AuSable River Canoe Marathon held every July. This 120-mile marathon draws hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators. Additional events include the Grayling Arts & Crafts Show, live music, and a food court, among others. Hartwick Pines State Park and Wellington Farm host several events throughout the year.

Lodging: There are over a dozen motels, lodges, and cabins to choose from in the Grayling area. Most are locally owned and operated.

Overall, Grayling, Michigan is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a scenic getaway. With its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, beautiful scenery, and events, it’s easy to see why so many people choose to visit Grayling in the spring and summer.

 

 

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  • June 2023

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2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Hartwick Pines State Park is hosting the Kirtland’s Warbler Tours in cooperation with Michigan Audubon. Tours are offered May 27th-June 30th at 7:00 am. There is an additional tour on […]

$15
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

2 events, 29

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 25-29,at the Grayling Mini-mall!! Help support these wonderful kids! Thursday: opens at 4pm Friday: opens at 3pm High School band performs at 4pm Saturday & Sunday: opens at 12pm […]

1 event, 30

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 31

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 1

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

2 events, 2

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 3

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

Hanson Hills Courses: 3 mile-ish Trail Run features, 2 tracks trail, Relatively flat with one uphill climb. Custom Socks while supplies last. Walkers allowed. 5 mile Trail Run features, 2 […]

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

CANCELLED Wellington   Did you know that Wellington Farm USA is home to not one but two operating Steam engines? The 1912 Frick and 1914 Advance! We also have a […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

1 event, 4

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 5

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1 event, 8

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

2 events, 9

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

3 events, 10

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

Tinker's Junction is hosting Bridge Between Band on June 10.With a raw, energetic sound that incorporates a unique mix of rock, blues, and folk influences, the Bridge Between has been […]

1 event, 11

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 12

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1 event, 13

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1 event, 14

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

2 events, 16

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 17

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

Gather around at the Annis House at Wellington Farm and enjoy story time! Between the hours of 11am – 11:30am and 2pm – 2:30pm Auntie Elsie will read a book […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

1 event, 18

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 19

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1 event, 22

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

4 events, 24

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

Summer Kitchen @ Wellington Farm Watch and maybe even help the the ladies in the summer kitchen as they make sticky buns from scratch the way they did in 1932. […]

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

Come join us for the 8th annual Music Festival. $20 per person for the whole weekend. Friday night 4-11 and Saturday 1-11. 9 bands. Craft show and flea market. Food […]

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

1 event, 25

2023-05-27

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

1 event, 26

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1 event, 29

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

2 events, 30

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Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

Paddle Hard yard events

1 event, 1

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

MI Brew calendar

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 28 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 28 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Grayling Viking Band Carnival

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 2 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 3 @ 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run

June 3 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steam Day @ Wellington Farm CANCELLED

June 3 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 9 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 10
June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

June 16
June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

June 17
June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 10 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

June 10 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Bridge Between Band Live Performance

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 16 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Event Series

Story Time @ The Annis House

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 23 @ 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 23 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 24 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sticky Buns Day

June 24 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Event Series

Frederic Music Fest

June 24 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

May 27
May 27 @ 7:00 AM - June 30 @ 10:00 AM

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours

June 30 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

July 1
July 1 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

MI Brew Live Music Saturdays

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